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Rising cancer rates, particularly following breast cancer therapy
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According to a population-based study in Japan, there has been a steady rise in therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia (tAML) rates in recent years, notably following breast cancer treatment, a study revealed on Monday. Wiley released the results online in Cancer,…
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India increases monitoring of GLP-1 medications due to safety and abuse issues
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As demand increases and cheaper generic versions are expected to enter the Indian market, the country’s drug regulators are increasing scrutiny of the rapidly expanding obesity and diabetes treatments, notably GLP-1 receptor agonists. The action follows the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission…
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Health sector applauds Budget 2026’s boost to clinical trials and the biopharma industry
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The Union Budget 2026‘s emphasis on clinical trials, biopharmaceuticals, medical tourism, and Ayurveda was praised by industry experts on Sunday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Biopharma Shakti (Strategy for Healthcare Advancement via Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation) program in the…
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Chinese researchers discover a crucial Ebola virus mutation
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A critical mutation in the Ebola virus that greatly increased its infectivity during a huge outbreak has been discovered by Chinese researchers, offering fresh information for epidemic surveillance and medication development. The study, which was published in the journal Cell,…
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One woman dies in every 2 minutes from preventable cervical cancer
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On the first official World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, the UN announced on Monday that cervical cancer, a treatable and preventable disease, kills one woman worldwide every two minutes. The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78.8) set November 17 as a…
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COVID during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism and motor disorders in children
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According to new research, children born to moms who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy may be at a greater risk of developing developmental abnormalities by the time they reach three, such as autism, motor impairments, and speech delays. These could be…
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Keto diets heavy in fat may increase the risk of breast cancer
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The ketogenic diet, which is low in carbs and rich in fat, is very popular for losing weight, but a recent study on animals has shown that it may increase the risk of aggressive breast cancer. The risk of triple-negative…
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Diabetic retinopathy is not identified until vision loss occurs
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Ahead of World Retina Day on Saturday, medical experts said that diabetic retinopathy is quickly becoming the most common cause of vision loss in India, although it is often overlooked until vision loss has already occurred. To promote awareness of…
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Physiotherapists cannot use the prefix “Dr.” as they are not medical doctors: DGHS
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Since physiotherapists are not medical doctors, the Directorate General of Health Services has issued a regulation ordering them to refrain from using the prefix “Dr.” DGHS Dr. Sunita Sharma wrote in a letter dated September 9 that physiotherapists would be…
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Indians may benefit from lowering their BP threshold to less than 120/80 mm Hg
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The American Heart Association’s (AHA) decision to lower the BP threshold to less than 120/80 mm Hg may help increase awareness and encourage earlier interventions in India, where cases of hypertension, or high blood pressure, are on the rise, especially…
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